Hello dear followers,thank you for stopping by my blog. Today, I am back with the completed Bloomgirl project. I had an idea of the background I wanted to create, but had no idea how to come up with it, since I had no Primary Elements pigment powder, I decided to go with dry pastel, diluted with water and Glimmer Mists. I got the transparency effect I wanted, but OH! how scary such an experience is! seeing the pool in my journal got me very uncomfortable, without any control over the "pond" and not knowing how all this would dry. I was quite surprised at the result, I have a few spots where the colors got very intense and opaque, but I find it quite lovely. Then all this remained on my desk, for two reasons: I did not know how to add dimension without disturbing the importance of the marigolds, and because my little dog, Tommy, got sick, to a point I thought I would have to put him to sleep. But... I am so lucky to have found an understanding veterinarian who did helped Tommy, I am happy to report he is back on his feet, living the life of an old dog, but seeming very happy about it! I got stuck again, because I needed a quote, art journaling and quotes are meant to go together for me. Upon reading Julia Cameron, The Artist's way, for the second time, I found this quote, and thought that the look in the eyes of my bloomgirl did express that thought. Speaking about Artist's way, I started the program last year on this very day, never missed one day of Morning pages, and I decided to take the road again for 12 week program, as it did give me a different perspective on life and on my work. I will post again, a few Christmas cards...Meanwhile, hope you have a lovely week.

Dear Followers,thank you for your visit today. Is the Christmas magic making it's way? I am not yet contaminated, but it should not be long! With baby Gabriel growing fast, I can't wait to see his expression when looking at the Christmas tree. This being said, I was being urged by my son to start drawing again, and since I was in a creative down, I registered in Jamie Dougherty's Blooming through the season class, to later discover she was stopping by Montreal (last weekend); since workshops give me side effects I do not particularily like, I am happy finding Jamie in my own craftroom, at my own rythm and without any disturbances! When I received my password for the class, I jumped in to jump out very fast! I noticed I had almost no product that was mentioned in my inventory, and would have to find replacements, time went by, and I kind of pushed the class behind. However, having the strong desire to draw again, I noticed time flies and should, for any reason, not realize this wish, it would turn into a regret. Regrets are no good for the soul! Monday is the best day to start a project, in between laundry batches! I got my pencils out, gesso,d my page, made myself a tea, chose October bloom girl, and spent the afternoon with Jamie. I still have not figured out how to replace the Primary Elements pigments powders that I do not own, but I am studying the question.....Meanwhile, I share with you this pretty girl looking up at us that I draw, inspired by Jamie,s sketch. I did not calk, nor transfered the sketch, just went free hand. I truly enjoyed my afternoon, experience to be repeated.Have a wonderful week.

mardi 4 novembre 2014

Happy Tuesday Friends,
Thank you for stopping by!
I have been very quiet on the web lately, since I am organizing my stamps inventory, and it is a big job. I simply got fed up of searching for a sentiment, or image. I set up a "file system" and build on it as I organized rubber/polymer stamps, digital stamps and wood stamps. I can see a big difference now, half way through the wood stamps sorting out! Enough bla bla. It was a dear friend's birthday at the end of October, and wanted to offer her a special card. I have fallen in love with the Zodiac Magnolia Collection that came out last February, particularily loved Scorpio tilda, she is a girl with an attitude! I have not been coloring much lately, and doing her was a treat! She is stamped on x-press blending, colored with Copics, my papers are from My Mind's Eye, and are the very last sheets of this gorgeous Blush collection! I knew Christina loves pink and black combination, and went right along with it.

I kept the inside very simple, and elegant.L,intérieur est tout simple et élégant.

News from Baby Gabriel, who will turn 4 months tomorrow! He has grown so much and is such a darling baby. I am sharing 2 pictures taken just last week!Des nouvelles et des photos de bébé Gabriel! Je suis une grand maman bien comblée!

All cuddled up to take a walk in the cold! Et le voilà, tout emmitouflé prêt pour les froidures d'automne!

Finally, I have been walking and talking lots and lots of pictures, getting to know my camera better and better, so that it becomes a second nature! I enjoy taking pictures as much as coloring! I have also been studying a bit of post-production in Photoshop, which is a whole new world for me! I will leave you with a view from Parc des Rapides, and majestic St-Laurence River, around the corner from my home. thank you for stopping by and visiting me! I appreciate all your comments, and love reading you. Have a lovely week.